Farms: California's Small Farms: Good Land Organics
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http://www.kcet.org/socal/food/californias-small-farms/good-land-organics.html It is a long-held belief -- or understanding, at least -- that coffee only grows between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. But a farm in Goleta, California is tackling that assertion and proving quite easily that coffee plants can thrive in the continental U.S. Farmer Jay Ruskey, the owner of Good Land Organics, built his reputation on exotic fruits. His caviar limes, passion fruit and cherimoyas are popular at local farmers' markets and shipped to leading restaurants around the country. These are niche products that consumers don't expect to find in California, so it's no surprise, really, that Ruskey was approached by a UC Davis professor to spearhead the coffee program. Ruskey is basing his coffee business on the example he see just over the hills from his farm in Santa Ynez's wine country. Watch the video to understand how he's doing that -- and check out his kids chowing down on coffee cherries.
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You should try African Horned Melons. I know they'd do great out there. U love 2 grow tropical fruits, that's one you should try. Look it up. I saw one here in the locals stores in my town & I absolutely had to have it to grow it. It kinda tastes like a Kiwi. When U open it up, it's really interesting lol U should totally try it. I'd love to see a video on here of U guys successfully growing them. Let me know what U think of my idea . :D
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How are you guys doing now that I hear Cali has no water. Well not NO water, but you know what I mean. How are your tropicals doing now ???
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Cool beans!
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Yum - I can't wait until the coffee comes!